This Shaved Raw Asparagus Salad is fresh and light, yet packed with flavor and texture! Dainty, delicate ribbons of asparagus are tossed with fennel and crunchy pine nuts, topped with decadent, crispy baked goat cheese and finished with a smooth lemon vinaigrette.
This salad can be served raw, blanched or roasted! It’s heavenly delicious and perfect as starter, side dish or healthy main!

Update: This post was originally published in May 2015. I updated the post below to include more information about this shaved asparagus salad recipe.
Hi, friends! Let’s talk about foods you hated as a kid, but now you love.
Growing up I absolutely loathed asparagus. My parents always had to force me to eat at least a couple asparagus stalks before I could be excused from the table. Let?s just say a lot of temper tantrums happened on nights where asparagus was served. I know I am not alone in this. We all have foods we grew up hating, which of course now we adore. Asparagus is mine. What’s yours"
Despite intensely disliking the gangly, woodsy stalks of asparagus, I have always been someone who genuinely enjoys salads. However, as much as I adore a predictable leafy green salad, I totally swoon over an unexpected and vibrantly beautiful salad, such as today’s!
Shaved Raw Asparagus Salad
This asparagus salad is light, refreshing and the epitome of spring and summer freshness! It’s healthy, yet unbelievably delicious and doesn’t skimp or sacrifice on ...